Spider-Man Visionaries: John Romita #[nn]
In "How Green Was My Goblin!", Peter Parker’s routine visit to the doctor takes a dark turn when he learns Aunt May’s health is precarious. As Spidey battles a group of mysterious goons who douse him with a strange gas, his weakened spider sense fails him—leading to a shocking confrontation outside his home, where the Green Goblin captures him in his civilian guise. The moment the Goblin removes his mask, the truth of his identity crashes down: it’s Norman Osborn. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by John Romita, this emotionally charged tale blends personal stakes with classic menace, all rendered in the signature style of Romita’s cover pencils and inks.
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Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile. Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas. Not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin. The Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion. Trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn.
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